Which Backstreet Boy
has a secret wild side?
Definately Brian. I
see all his different moods because I share a house with him. He's at his
wildest when he and Nick get together. They both act really crazy, especially
if they've been drinking loads of Coke, cos the caffeine makes them hyper!
Sometimes in interviews they act like the class clowns, making farting
noises and fooling around!
Which of you is the
party animal?
Oh no, I've been found
out! It's me! (Howie nods vigorously in agreement) At least, I'm the one
who persuades everyone else to party. We're just back from Spain, where
we stayed out all night on our last day, going from club to club, then
having a party back at the hotel until ten next the morning. You do have
to force yourself to stay awake, but it's worth it. I passed out on the
plane, though!
Does anyone sneak out
of your hotel at night?
No, but I have been
very tempted. I'd go, too, but if I found myself in trouble or ended up
in a fight without any security people around I'd have my butt kicked,
and I'm not looking to have my butt kicked any time!
Who's the vainest Backstreet?
Phhrrrtt! That would
have to be Howie! He's a, ahem, visual perfectionist. He likes to look
good, man. I guess it always pays to be cautious, and at least it's better
than leaving the room looking terrible. But I'm glad we don't share a room
when we're travelling, so that I don't have to fight him for the mirror!
Which Backstreets fight
the most?
(Looks hurt) We don't
fight! (Thinks hard.) I s'pose things can happen between Nick and Kevin
because there's such a big age gap. They have different views on things,
but phew, it was worse when Nick was younger! There would be arguments
about all sort of things - what to wear, what music to play, what football
team is the best... but it never came to blow - thank goodness!
Describe an ideal future
Mrs Backstreet Boy...
Jeez, this is a tough
one! (wibbles for ages) I'll choose someone for Kevin, right? It would
be someone very resourceful, who can relate to him and has the same very
sensible way of thinking. Heck, I dunno who'd she be! I certainly don't
always know what he's thinking, let alone what he's looking for.
Who has the worst reputation
with the laydees then?
Wayhey! Do you mean
the best reputation? We all have our share of reputation with the laydees,
ooh yeah! I guess I'm the one everyone tries to talk out of things in clubs.
Do they manage? Ha! No, I do what I like. I'm out of control!
Your mum goes on tour
with you. Don't you ever wish she wasn't around to see what you're up to?
Erm, maybe! I
act the same on tour as I do at home, except that I can get away with more
at home because I'm on my own. I don't have to worry about security or
anybody else.
What's most likely to
cause trouble on the tour bus?
Probably what we're
gonna wear on stage. It's a black or white thing - three of us will want
to wear black and two will want to wear white. Luckily, though, we always
vote on everything and decide democratically. Otherwise we'd fight and
accomplish nothing.
Who was the last person
to crack under pressure?
Oh gee, that has to
be Brian! Lemme tell you, Brian really had enough yesterday, and I'm not
kidding! He suddenly turned round and said: 'Hey, you know what, you gotta
give us more time off. We've been working too damn hard! We're all gonna
go nuts!' Did he shout? Of course. If the Backstreet Boys aren't happy,
we don't mumble in a corner, believe me. We say it out loud!
Who phones home most?
Oh, well that is Howie
without a doubt. He calls home everyday. Whenever you need him, he's on
the phone (adopts on-for-the night telephone pose) and you can bet your
boots that he's gonna be on for a long while!
Who would you say is
the most stylish and individual-looking member of the Backstreet Boys?
(Long pause) Mmmm.
Do you want my honest opinion? Well, it has to be me then. But only when
it comes to wearing really weird outfits. I would say I'm probably very
abstract when it comes to clothing. I don't like to wear something anyone
on street would actually wear - I like to look different and stand out
from the crowd. Yes, I'd say I'm an individual when it comes to clothes.
I always tend to go for abstract, crazy look.
Who's always grumbling
about being ill?
That would be Kevin
but (pause) he does have the most ailments. At the moment he has strep
throat [a singer's infection] and a sinus infection. He's a good patient
if it's something he can deal with. If it's more serious - like he had
his appendix out - well, let's just say he complains a little more.
Do any of you have bad
handwriting?
Nick's writing is the
worst. It's really scratchy. He tries to write joined-up and all curly
but it comes out a mess. Howie tries joined-up writing too, but the problem
is that it's just unreadable.
Which Backstreet would
you be scared to borrow clothes from?
(Look of terror crosses
AJ's face) I'd never borrow Kevin's clothes. If I were to ask if I could
borrow something he'd be like, 'Yeah, sure you can borrow it. Just don't
crease it. Don't lose it. Don't spill anything down the front...' Aaaargh!
Tempers must fray from
time to time. Who loses theirs quickest?
Erm, myself, Nick and
Kevin all have our moments! In fact, Nick lost his temper a few days ago
when he was playing video games and lost to Brian. He was shouting and
screaming - erm - bad words. Definitely bad words.
Which of you is the
best listener?
If we have any problems
with the band or our family we go to Howie. He's always there to listen
and give advise. I'm least likely to go to Nick for advise. Now, that's
not because he doesn't know stuff - I'm sure he does, but he's younger
than me! I want someone with experience.
Which Backstreet is
the most uptight?
Oh, that's Kevin. Sometimes
we try to get him to chill a little, but you can't really say too much
cos it's just his nature. I guess you could say our Kevin pays attention
to detail. Very close attention!
Who has the shortest
attention span?
It has to be Nick,
without a doubt. Sometimes in photoshoots or interviews he'll begin to
lose interest - but he's only young. We all put up with him cos he'll grow
up soon enough. It's just that we're still waiting...
Who leaves the hotel
room in the biggest mess?
Usually Nick. On the
last tour we went on, his room looked like it had been hit by a tornado.
Clothes everywhere, video games, his console, food,candy bars, everything.
It could be called the comfortable, lived-in look - but only if you could
actually find the bed.
What do you all find
most frustrating about being a Backstreet?
(With a 'most sincerely'
smile) It's not frustrating at all. We get along remarkably well, we're
brothers and we help each other. (Howie jumps in) Being with AJ everyday
is frustrating, man! It's hard! (AJ looks hurt) Gee, thanks for that, friend.
I'm gonna follow you home tonight, Howie. I'm gonna getcha..
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